Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Regulation of Subdivisions
Section 212.010. Standards for Approval

Sec. 212.010. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL. (a) The municipal authority responsible for approving plats shall approve a plat if:
(1) it conforms to the general plan of the municipality and its current and future streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, and public utility facilities;
(2) it conforms to the general plan for the extension of the municipality and its roads, streets, and public highways within the municipality and in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, taking into account access to and extension of sewer and water mains and the instrumentalities of public utilities;
(3) a bond required under Section 212.0106, if applicable, is filed with the municipality; and
(4) it conforms to any rules adopted under Section 212.002.
(b) However, the municipal authority responsible for approving plats may not approve a plat unless the plat and other documents have been prepared as required by Section 212.0105, if applicable.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 624, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Local Government Code

Title 7 - Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities

Subtitle A - Municipal Regulatory Authority

Chapter 212 - Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development

Subchapter A. Regulation of Subdivisions

Section 212.001. Definitions

Section 212.002. Rules

Section 212.0025. Chapter-Wide Provision Relating to Regulation of Plats and Subdivisions in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Section 212.003. Extension of Rules to Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Section 212.004. Plat Required

Section 212.0045. Exception to Plat Requirement: Municipal Determination

Section 212.0046. Exception to Plat Requirement: Certain Property Abutting Aircraft Runway

Section 212.005. Approval by Municipality Required

Section 212.006. Authority Responsible for Approval Generally

Section 212.0065. Delegation of Approval Responsibility

Section 212.007. Authority Responsible for Approval: Tract in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of More Than One Municipality

Section 212.008. Application for Approval

Section 212.0085. Approval Procedure: Applicability

Section 212.009. Approval Procedure: Initial Approval

Section 212.0091. Approval Procedure: Conditional Approval or Disapproval Requirements

Section 212.0093. Approval Procedure: Applicant Response to Conditional Approval or Disapproval

Section 212.0095. Approval Procedure: Approval or Disapproval of Response

Section 212.0096. Approval Procedure: Alternative Approval Process

Section 212.0097. Approval Procedure: Waiver Prohibited

Section 212.0099. Judicial Review of Disapproval

Section 212.010. Standards for Approval

Section 212.0101. Additional Requirements: Use of Groundwater

Section 212.0105. Water and Sewer Requirements in Certain Counties

Section 212.0106. Bond Requirements and Other Financial Guarantees in Certain Counties

Section 212.011. Effect of Approval on Dedication

Section 212.0115. Certification Regarding Compliance With Plat Requirements

Section 212.012. Connection of Utilities

Section 212.013. Vacating Plat

Section 212.014. Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat

Section 212.0145. Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat: Certain Subdivisions

Section 212.0146. Replatting Without Vacating Preceding Plat: Certain Municipalities

Section 212.015. Additional Requirements for Certain Replats

Section 212.0155. Additional Requirements for Certain Replats Affecting a Subdivision Golf Course

Section 212.016. Amending Plat

Section 212.017. Conflict of Interest; Penalty

Section 212.0175. Enforcement in Certain Counties; Penalty

Section 212.018. Enforcement in General